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I was listening to KLUV the other day and they were giving suggestions to their listeners on how to appreciate their pastor as October is clergy appreciation month. The speaker suggested a trip to the Holy Land. Now, I’ve got to say, that would be great. I haven’t been and I would love to go. BUT…
As a new church planter, I would feel really appreciated if only half of the people that told me they would be coming to church would ACTUALLY COME!
We are a fantastic community - but it is hard to build a community until the people involved actually meet each other. It is wonderful that I have met and been involved with so many people - but it would be SO MUCH BETTER if they could all come together and meet each other.
I work on patience. I realize that the work of planting seeds of possibility is important work. I realize that only God can provide the nourishment that allows those seed to sprout. But I keep watching for the seedlings and sometimes I just need to remain faithful to my call - and practice patience as I watch and wait to see what will emerge.
So, the trip to the Holy Land can wait - but I sure would feel appreciated if you all would all give yourself a chance to meet!
October 26th, 2007
The Biggest Loser is a huge hit on NBC[1]. For those who do not know, this is a reality TV game show where the point is to lose the most weight through diet and exercise. There are physical trainers, nutritionists, dieticians, physicians and others overseeing the healthy progress of the contestants but their goal is to lose as much weight as possible. Every one of the contestants could be considered obese. They literally have hundreds of pounds to lose to reach the medically “ideal” body weight. Week by week the contestants are challenged physically and emotionally to lose weight. Each week one person is voted off the ranch by their friends – sent home to continue their journey alone. The results are phenomenal but lead to questions of long term sustainability. However, the lessons of taking care of oneself through dramatic lifestyle change including diet and exercise is right on.
Continue Reading February 14th, 2007
It is so very important to understand the cultural context where you are doing ministry. Especially when you are planting a new church.
Yesterday I had breakfast with two young men (Eric and Kent) who are volunteering their time and talents with Table of Grace this month. It was their first day in town and we were talking about Elk Grove and the ministry we are doing here.
Elk Grove is the fastest growing community in the country. It is a fairly affluent suburb of Sacramento. It is very racially diverse but there is very little economic diversity. There is construction everywhere. Anything built before 1990 looks old because everything else is just so shiny and new.
Continue Reading February 13th, 2007
Welcome to Table of Grace Christian Church - online. Feel free to read and participate in the conversations found on this blog. Many are part of our growing community life, others are part of our extended ministry including Pastor Molly’s journal on the journey of church planting as well as her academic study. Visit our website at www.tableofgrace.org for more information about our ministry and activities.
August 25th, 2006
